Welcome and keep in touch
August 8, 2013
Welcome to my website. I know this site has been up for a little while, but let me tell you about some new things. You can see my Calendar page for new shows, concerts, and other awesome projects that I’m involved with. Also recently I’ve put up some pictures on the new Photos page.
Here are a few suggestions to make sure you stay connected.
1. Follow me on Twitter @TAVanCleave
2. Like my FaceBook page
3. If you want to contact me directly you can click use the contact form below.
Currently, I’m working to raise funding for a couple of really awesome projects. Here is some info about the first project.
I would like to in its you all to be a part of an upcoming recording project with my pal Clara, the Sidewalk Cellist. Together we are combining forces to create an amazing record enjoyable for everyone. It’s a diverse project fusing ideas and influence from the many genres of music we both love. Of course you are going to love it too!
Clara’s compositions are emitting jazzy lines and sassy lyrics that are challenging me in new ways. In my creative process I am working to create certain blended time feels to give the music a little swunk. In the quest to cook up a few new grooves and concepts I started to have dreams of using a sweet sounding ride cymbal. Not just any cymbal, but one with a brilliant sound that blends well with the sound of the cello and voice.
Also I’ve allowed myself to indulge in creating a new type of musical environment that seeks to blends my musical endeavours with the creativity of others to create a new sound. Dreaming big requires a lot of support from everyone. I’m currently working to squeeze in time to dream and time to compose so this project gains some momentum. Hit me up if you want to chat about it.
You can help out too! A friend from my university days has helped create Patron21, which is a subscription based fundraising platform for musicians. Take a visit to my page to see what kind of rewards you can receive for helping me along my path.
Best wishes to all!
Happy Canada Day and 4th of July
June 30, 2013
Wishing everyone a happy Canada long weekend and a happy 4th of July! There are several awesome things happening this week. On Sunday I’ll be joining John Howard and friends at Burgoo in North Vancouver for a couple sets at dinner time. On Thursday – Happy July 4th–prepare to be dazzled with the music of Tubes and Grooves at Falconetti’s East Side Grill. Later this week there are some sessions for an upcoming project. On July 7th Ethos is going on a road trip to the Island to hang with our pals at Open Space. For more info about the project at Open Space check the following link:
Ethos Collective at Open Space
Check out my Facebook page and Twitter for updates!
TVC
Stepping out into the unknown
June 25, 2013
It’s a little bit crazy, but I’ve taken the leap of faith as a freelance musician. Since taking the leap I have had several wonderful opportunities presented to me. It’s crazy how the world works, but I’m not going to argue. Be on the look out, check back often, and keep your eyes peeled. There will be more news and some new ideas coming up soon. For now check out a few of the new events on the calendar page and give the listen page a try. There will be a special twitter shout out to the first person to tell their favourite tune on the listen page. And as always send some good vibes my way and I’ll be sure to send them back.
Timothy Van Cleave 